​​Oral Histories

The real record of history is found in the lives of the ordinary people who lived it. Collecting, preserving, and sharing oral histories not only transmits knowledge from one generation to the next, it enhanced our undstanding of the past by illuminating personal experiences.

Collin County Oral Histories are currently locaed at the McKinney Public Library​. ​

​Competitions​

The Collin County Historical Commission host annual youth and adult competitions to sponsor historical interests. See below for a list of past and future competitions.

​Upcoming Competitions

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​​​Past Competitions